United Macedonian Diaspora

08/29/2026

🎙️ Argie Bellio Begins UMD Media Tour in Macedonia 🇲🇰

Starting today, Argie Bellio, Chairman of the Board of the United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD), has begun a series of media appearances in Macedonia, kicking off with an interview on Radio Mreza Kanal 77, one of the country’s most popular and influential radio stations.

Over the coming days, Argie will take part in several interviews, sharing more about UMD’s work, our growing engagement in Macedonia, and the important role of Macedonians around the world.

A big thank you to Kanal 77 for the opportunity and for providing a platform to discuss the Macedonian diaspora and UMD’s work.

To all our members, supporters, and friends, feel free to watch the full interview below! 🇲🇰🌎

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNiWeT0ejFc&feature=youtu.be

Од денес, Арџи Беллио, претседавач на Бордот на Обединетата македонска дијаспора (ОМД), започна серија медиумски гостувања во Македонија, а првото интервју го имаше на Канал 77, една од најпопуларните и највлијателни радио станици во Македонија.

Во следните неколку дена, Арџи ќе гостува во повеќе медиуми, каде што ќе зборува за работата и активностите на ОМД, нашето сè поголемо присуство во Македонија и важната улога на Македонците ширум светот.

Голема благодарност до Канал 77 за можноста и просторот да зборуваме за македонската дијаспора и работата на ОМД.

До сите наши членови, поддржувачи и пријатели, погледнете го целото интервју во продолжение! 🇲🇰🌎

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08/27/2026

Can you believe it? Macedonia is turning 35! Join us for the annual Macedonian flag raising ceremony in New York City, on September 26th. It's a Saturday, bring your kids, family members, wear your Macedonian colors with pride.

Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Macedonia's Independence and recognize Macedonian American Heritage Month 🇲🇰

08/26/2026

The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) is pleased to announce that U.S. Representative Ryan Mackenzie (PA-7) has joined the bipartisan and bicameral Congressional Macedonian Caucus. 🇲🇰

“We welcome Representative Mackenzie to the Caucus. His decision to join reflects the importance of continued congressional engagement with the Macedonian-American community and the need to maintain a strong presence and voice in Washington, D.C.,” said Argie N. Bellio, Chairman of the United Macedonian Diaspora.

Representative Mackenzie’s addition further expands bipartisan congressional engagement with the Macedonian-American community and strengthens the Caucus as a platform for building relationships between Macedonian-Americans and policymakers in Washington.

Read the full announcement: https://umdiaspora.org/umd-announces-rep-ryan-mackenzie-joins-the-congressional-macedonian-caucus/

MK Language: https://umdiaspora.org/umd-announces-rep-ryan-mackenzie-joins-the-congressional-macedonian-caucus-vesti/

08/25/2026

Ни претставува особена чест што денес во Охрид бевме гости на претседателката Гордана Сиљановска-Давкова и ѝ благодариме за гостопримливоста, отворениот разговор и искрената поддршка за посилно поврзување на Македонија со Македонците ширум светот. 🇲🇰

Претседавачот на Бордот на ОМД, Арџи Беллио, и директорот на ОМД за Македонија и Европа, Гордан Јорданов, разговараа со Претседателката за тоа како огромниот човечки, професионален и интелектуален потенцијал на нашата дијаспора да го ставиме во функција на Македонија.

Го претставивме и M-Link, нашата следна голема иницијатива за глобално поврзување на Македонците.

Имаме луѓе. Имаме знаење. Имаме глобална мрежа. Време е да ги поврземе. 🇲🇰🌍

It was a great honor to be hosted today in Ohrid by President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova. We sincerely thank the President for her warm hospitality, open conversation, and genuine support for strengthening the ties between Macedonia and Macedonians around the world. 🇲🇰

UMD Board Chairman Argie Bellio and UMD Macedonia and Europe Director Gordan Jordanov discussed with the President how the enormous human, professional, and intellectual potential of our diaspora can be better connected with Macedonia.

We also presented M-Link, UMD’s next major initiative to connect Macedonian professionals, entrepreneurs, academics, and leaders across the globe.

We have the people. We have the knowledge. We have a global network. Now it’s time to connect it. 🇲🇰🌍

08/25/2026

Macedonian Heritage Night in Fort Wayne was a success! 🇲🇰⚾

This weekend, UMD brought Macedonian Heritage Night to Fort Wayne, home to one of the oldest and most established Macedonian-American communities in the United States. The sold-out event brought baseball, culture, and Macedonian pride to Parkview Field - with the TinCaps taking the win!

Community gatherings like this give us the opportunity to celebrate our heritage publicly, connect across generations, and share our culture with others.

A special thank you to our sponsors, partners, volunteers, and everyone who joined us and helped make the night possible.

🔗 Read the full press release: https://umdiaspora.org/macedonian-heritage-night-brings-fort-wayne-community-together/

08/22/2026

35 Years of Independence. A Celebration of Our Heritage.

Join UMD in New York City on Saturday, September 26 as we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Macedonia’s Independence Day with our annual Flag Raising Ceremony and Reception.

📍 Charging Bull Triangle, 26 Broadway
🕦 Flag Raising Ceremony: 11:30 AM

Following the ceremony, a reception will be held from 12:00–2:00 PM to honor the last 35 years of independence, heritage, and the achievements of Macedonians around the world.

Come raise the flag with us and mark this special milestone together 🇲🇰

Learn more and reserve your tickets for the reception: https://secure.everyaction.com/xup7e97zLkK_HNplSblSnw2

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

08/21/2026

DeadOne Pest Control joins us in support of tomorrow’s Macedonian Heritage Night in Fort Wayne as a Macedonian All-Star MVP Sponsor! ⚾🇲🇰

Tomorrow’s the night… we’re excited to welcome our community to Parkview Field for an evening of baseball and Macedonian pride. There are only a few tickets left!

📍 Parkview Field, Fort Wayne, IN
🕕 6:00 PM ET

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://secure.everyaction.com/vDHbEtUnNkKy8ipOS4R7GA2

08/21/2026

🇲🇰⚽ ОМД и Фудбалска Репрезентација на Македонија започнуваат нова соработка за младите македонски фудбалски таленти ширум светот!

Денес имавме огромна чест да бидеме гости во Фудбалската федерација на Македонија (ФФМ), каде што Претседавачот на Бордот на Обединетата Македонска Дијаспора, Арџи Беллио, оствари средба со претседателот на ФФМ, Масар Омерагиќ.

Со оваа средба, ФФМ и ОМД започнуваат конкретна соработка насочена кон откривање, мапирање и поврзување на младите фудбалски таленти со македонско потекло ширум светот.

Во следниот период ќе работиме на воспоставување соработка со македонските фудбалски клубови и заедници низ дијаспората, како и на организирање тренинг кампови за млади фудбалери, со цел најперспективните деца да бидат препознаени и следени во координација со ФФМ.

Отвораме и јавен повик до сите родители во дијаспората чии деца активно тренираат и играат фудбал!

Испратете ни:
• име и презиме
• возраст
• позиција на која игра
• клуб во кој настапува
• место и држава на живеење

📩 [email protected]

Нашата цел е да создадеме глобална мрежа преку која ниту еден млад македонски фудбалски талент, без разлика каде живее, нема да остане незабележан 🇲🇰⚽

🇲🇰⚽ Macedonian Football Federation (FFM) and UMD Launch New Cooperation to Identify Young Macedonian Football Talent Worldwide!

Today, we had the great honor of visiting the Macedonian Football Federation (FFM), where UMD Board Chairman Argie Bellio met with FFM President Masar Omeragić.

This meeting marks the beginning of a new cooperation between FFM and the United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) focused on identifying, mapping, and connecting talented young football players of Macedonian heritage around the world.

🌍 Together, we will work to establish cooperation with Macedonian football clubs and communities worldwide, organize training camps for young players, and create a network through which promising players can be identified and followed in coordination with FFM.

📣 We are also launching an open call to parents worldwide whose children actively train and play football!

Please send us:
• Full name
• Age
• Playing position
• Current club
• City and country of residence

📩 [email protected]

Our goal is simple: to make sure that young football talents of Macedonian heritage, no matter where in the world they live, have the opportunity to be identified and connected with Macedonian football🇲🇰⚽

08/20/2026

We’re grateful to VoMac Truck Sales & Service for supporting Macedonian Heritage Night as a Macedonian Home-Run Champion Sponsor!

Their support is helping bring our Macedonian community together at Parkview Field for an evening of baseball and community. We’re almost sold out, so get your tickets while you still can!

📍 Parkview Field, Fort Wayne, IN

🕕 6:00 PM ET
🎟️ Tickets: https://secure.everyaction.com/vDHbEtUnNkKy8ipOS4R7GA2?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

08/19/2026

A big thank you to 6 Logistics, a Macedonian All-Star MVP Sponsor, for helping make Macedonian Heritage Night possible! ⚾🇲🇰

We’re just days away from August 22—and there are only 5 tickets left! If you’ve been waiting to join us, now is the time to grab your seat.

📍 Parkview Field, Fort Wayne, IN

🕕 6:00 PM ET
🎟️ Get your tickets before they’re gone: https://secure.everyaction.com/vDHbEtUnNkKy8ipOS4R7GA2?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio